Yes my first Yorkie spoiled me I guess. I took two week vacation from work and after that he was pretty much potty trained. In his 13 1/2 years I would doubt that he had over 5-10 accidents in the house.
Usually in the afternoon after my current one pees. I take him for a walk to the mailbox(which is a couple of blocks) when we get back to the apt. I give him a chance to do his second poop on the day and many times that is when he goes.
I also give him comands for peeing and at the times of the day that he usually poops, I start telling him to go now and that he has the right place. He will usually turn circles afew times before he goes.
I think tieing the bell up and setting a timer may be benifitial. I hadn't thought of that.
Also ignoring his bell ringing after about the 2nd frequent trip outside is starting to be my new norm as I am getting tired of freqently putting on a coat and hat to go out and stand in the cold.
I know that he has some bladder and bowel control because I have left him several times in his crate for about four hours and no accidents in the crate for a couple of weeks.
I know that he is making progress. I am just looking for thoughts that might help speed up the process.
Thanks for letting me pick your brains! |